Next bus departures

Next departures for Arequipa to Lima on August 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:30pm	Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa	18h 15m	2:45pm	Oficinas Oltursa - Lima (Barrio Surquillo)	Cheapest
	Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Terrestre Arequipa	16h 34m	6:34am	Atocongo	Fastest
	Bus	2:00pm	Terminal Terrestre Arequipa	17h 22m	7:22am	Paseo de la República	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Terrapuerto	16h 39m	8:39am	Javier Prado	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Bus terminal of Arequipa	16h 50m	7:20am	Lima	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	Terrapuerto	18h	2:30pm	Lima	No tags
	Bus	12:00pm	Terminal Terrestre de Arequipa	20h	8:00am	Oficinas Oltursa - Lima (Barrio Surquillo)	No tags
Superciva + PerúBus	Bus	7:10pm	Terminal Terrestre Arequipa	19h 20m	2:30pm	La Victoria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:05 PM -05.

Get from Arequipa to Lima

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

18hAverage Duration

764 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Arequipa and Lima

Stops in Arequipa

A
Terrapuerto
Terrapuerto, Arequipa, Peru
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B
Norte Nuevo Terminal
34A 39, Yura, Peru

Stops in Lima

A
Javier Prado
Av Javier Prado Este 1155, La Victoria 15034, Peru
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B
Atocongo
Los Alamos 1274, San Juan de Miraflores 15056, Peru
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C
Plaza Norte
Av. Tupac Amaru 6985, Independencia 15311, Peru
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D
Paseo de la República
Av Paseo de la República 595, , La Victoria 15033, Peru
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E
Avenida México
Avenida México 254, La Victoria 15034, Peru
F
Lima Airport
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Compare bus companies

Oltursa

3.7/5535 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.4

Based on 535 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the value for money but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Oltursa ticket prices on this trip start at $42

Oltursa Arequipa Lima recent customer reviews

The bus was fine. However, there are a few issues. 1) no communication with the driver 2) no stops for food and no information that there won't be any stops 3) excessive noise from the tv

Ilya S.

October 10, 2022

WiFi no sirve nada, demasiado paradas para un bus "directo".

Tim B.

January 10, 2020

Nothing spectacular

Vidmantas L.

November 23, 2019

Cruz del Sur

4.1/58,153 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi1.7

Users have highlighted the comfort and professionalism of the service, noting that it is well-organized. However, there were mentions of a delay due to traffic and concerns about noise from other passengers using their smartphones without earphones.

Cruz del Sur Arequipa Lima recent customer reviews

The Service was good, very organized, arrived one hour late, but that can happen due to trafffic. People in the bus should be asked to set their smartphone to quiet mode and it should be mandatory to use earphones. Its very annoying that some people thing they can watch their videos on the phone very loud, and don't care that all the other people have to listen!

Constanze P.

August 6, 2024

It's a very comfortable bus and the seats are great, comfy and spacious. The bus attandent was friendly, the ride calm. The Staff in Arequipa was unfriendly and rude.

Judith W.

October 26, 2019

Because of the late I missed the next bus (of your company, even than the stuff told me it will wate)

Zeev S.

October 14, 2019

Superciva

2.8/51,062 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.8

Wi‑Fi0.3

According to 20 reviews, Superciva received a 3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. Superciva ticket prices on this trip start at $36

Superciva Arequipa Lima recent customer reviews

I booked a window seat, but was given an aisle seat with no option to change. Movies played incessantly, with overly loud volume pumped through the entire cabin with no option to turn down or off. Seats were small and less comfortable than Econociva seats. Overall negative experience, but still worth the low price I paid (hence 2 stars rather than 1)

Jacob R.

June 13, 2018

A smooth ride. They provide modest snacks along the way, and entertainment. However, even if the website, and bus company advertise WiFi, doesn't mean that they will give you the password.

Robert F.

June 4, 2018

The bus was comfortable

Maria B.

February 1, 2024

Excluciva

3.6/5633 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi0.7

Based on 633 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Excluciva ticket prices on this trip start at $59

Excluciva Arequipa Lima recent customer reviews

When you arrive at the station the staff organising taxis try to rip you off

Nicholas S.

December 4, 2016

Econociva

2.5/5707 reviews

Staff3.2

Timeliness2.3

Cleanliness3.0

Wi‑Fi0.9

According to 12 reviews, Econociva received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the ticket access. Econociva ticket prices on this trip start at $32

Econociva Arequipa Lima recent customer reviews

Very late, due to being held up at a police control for an hour. Uncomfortable for someone with long legs. It is the economy option I guess

Samuel B.

September 26, 2019

When buying the ticket it said I would arrive in Lima at 12 at night. I arrived at 3 in the night! We stopped somewhere for over 2 hours so the driver could do a nap. Next time it would be good to change drivers, so the people can get to the place in time.

Pascalle K.

June 21, 2019

Budget bus - okay for short distances but wouldn’t recommend for a long trip

Ashleigh S.

July 9, 2019

Transzela

3.1/5354 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi0.4

PE bus companies:FlixBus, Superciva, La Veloz del Norte, Excluciva, Econociva, Cruz del Sur, Transzela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Arequipa to Lima, PE by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Arequipa to Lima?
The cheapest bus tickets from Arequipa to Lima start from $32. The average price for this route is around $76. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Arequipa to Lima?
The average bus travel time from Arequipa to Lima is 18h, covering a distance of 764 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 34m and is operated by Superciva.
Which bus companies service the Arequipa to Lima route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 31 buses available per day, including services from Oltursa, Cruz del Sur, Superciva, Excluciva, Econociva, Transzela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Arequipa to Lima?
The earliest bus departs from Arequipa to Lima at 12:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Arequipa to Lima?
A bus trip from Arequipa to Lima generates an estimated 19.091075 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Arequipa to Lima?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cruz del Sur, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8151 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Arequipa to Lima?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Cruz del Sur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Arequipa to Lima?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cruz del Sur, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Arequipa to Lima?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Cruz del Sur, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-14

$39

08-15

$39

Today

$44

08-17

$48

08-18

$48

08-19

$48

08-20

$48

08-21

$50

The cheapest trip from Arequipa to Lima, PE was searched and found on Aug 14, 2026 with a price of $39

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arequipa to Lima, PE, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $39 to $85 for a bus ticket from Arequipa to Lima, PE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2026-08-17.

Usually Cruz del Sur will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.